Mike Hazen

CVI

Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

Grade this GM::

Should Mike Hazen be kept, fired, or extended?

Transactions

Graded

Fan Votes

9 years

Tenure

Transaction Breakdown

Positive

Mixed

Negative

Best Move

Adrian Del Castillo on

A+

Sent

Worst Move

Jack Martinez

Sent

League Comparison

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

#19

Most Active

31 moves

Contract Value

Excellent value on contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Diamondbacks' front office has been finding value this offseason, getting strong production relative to contract commitments. Across 4 contracts, 2 grade out as good value and 1 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Paul Sewald (B+) at $1.5M/yr — getting rhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Zac Gallen (D) at $22.0M/yr — the rhp market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. This front office is maximizing its payroll dollars and building sustainable depth.

Public Sentiment

Strong reception

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Mike Hazen has put together a solid set of 2026 moves for the Diamondbacks, with more well-received decisions than misses. Of 31 graded moves, 13 landed well with the fanbase, 14 drew mixed reactions, and 4 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Adrian Del Castillo on (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Jack Martinez trade (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.